Charles R. Hibshman Sr.

Charles R. Hibshman, Sr. MYERSTOWN Charles R. Hibshman, Sr., 81, of 560 E. Main Ave. Myerstown died Friday, February 16, 2007 at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Sally A. Netzley Hibshman to whom he was married 60 years on December 14. Born in Jackson Twp., Pa. on August 23, 1925, son of the late Howard W. and Sarah E. (Troutman) Hibshman, he was a 1943 graduate of Myerstown High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He worked at GTE Myerstown for 42 years retiring in 1986. He was a member of Myerstown UCC where he had been a former deacon and usher, and a member of the Myerstown VFW and the American Legion. He had been a Little League Baseball coach in Myerstown in the early 1960's, and a cub scout leader in the Myerstown Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in the late 1950's to mid 1960's. He enjoyed sports and watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren performing in sporting events. He enjoyed and loved his family very much. In addition to his wife he is survived by: Sons: Charles R., Jr. husband of Mary Hibshman of Annville; Larry L. Hibshman of Wernersville.; Richard I. Hibshman of Woodbridge, Virginia; Kenneth J. husband of Trudy Hibshman of Myerstown.; and Donald J. husband of Janice Hibshman of New Holland, Pa. 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Brothers: Paul husband of Lois Hibshman of Myerstown and Mark husband of Josephine Hibshman of Myerstown. Several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter Sandra Dubble and brothers Richard, George and Herbert Hibshman, Sr. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11 am. from Myerstown UCC, 306 W. Main Ave. Myerstown, Pa. Viewing Tuesday from 6 pm. - 8 pm. at the church and Wednesday at 10 am. Interment at St. Johns "Host" Cemetery, Bernville, Pa. Grose Funeral Home, Myerstown is in charge of arrangements. www.grosefuneralhome.co m